Category Archives: Events

St. Patrick’s Day: Is, Isn’t And Should Be

Posted on March 17, 2016 by DMW

It’s hard for people to tell that I’m Irish. I mean my fair (pale as f**k) complexion or my red curls or the thousands to freckles that adorn my every inch of my skin. The fact that I avoid the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating The Broncos Win And My Surprising Enthusiasm

Posted on February 8, 2016 by DMW

I am not a sporty person – like even a little. I don’t watch football, which is kind of funny considering that I dated quite a few football players in my day and even went to games to “cheer them … Continue reading →

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Pro-Rape: Seriously, We’re Doing This Now?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by DMW

Okay, so yesterday I was on social media after writing a review, thinking about topics for future blog posts when I came across something I thought must be an exaggerated, inaccurate or “spoof” article because it was just too much. … Continue reading →

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A Brand New Year

Posted on January 4, 2016 by DMW

Another year is upon us and I am genuinely excited for it. 2015 was a good enough year – actually it was the best out of the last three years. I grew. Roy (my husband) grew. Good things happened, we … Continue reading →

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The World After Paris: It’s Time To Stop Lashing Out And To Start Being Brave

Posted on November 18, 2015 by DMW

It’s still hard for me to fathom what happened in Paris last Friday. I think of all of the people who lost their lives and their loved ones that are still here, grieving them. I think of the fear that … Continue reading →